As soon as a result of the 23rd game in the ongoing U19 World Cup came out, it revealed the name of the eighth team who will play in the quarter-finals. It was a clash between South Africa and the UAE, where the hosts got better of their opponent.
The Proteas, after winning the toss, opted to bat first against Aryan Lakra-led side and posted a humongous score of 299-8 in the 50 overs. Skipper Bryce Parsons guided from the front and smashed 84 runs. Middle-order batsman Luke Beaufort supported his skipper, and the duo added a 152-run stand. Luke got out after scoring 85.
In reply, the UAE started pretty bad as they lost three wickets on 65. But then Figy John and Kai Smith acted maturely and held their consecutive ends. Both the batters took their team to 112 in 24 overs before rain stopped play.
At that moment, South Africa were 23 runs ahead as per the DLS method. In the end, they won the contest and reached the quarter-finals.
South Africa v UAE has been abandoned, South Africa claiming the victory putting them through to the Super League quarter-finals!#U19CWC | #SAvUAE | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/0iQie0u96u
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 25, 2020
In other matches, England defeated Nigeria by eight wickets. English bowlers bowled out Nigerian team for just 58, and in reply, England chased down the low score in 11 overs.
England win!
They finish third in Group B.#U19CWC | #ENGvNGA | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/imxYRoOacz
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 25, 2020
Apart from England, Zimbabwe also won their match against Scotland. In the rain-affected game, the Scottish team got all out on 140 in 42 overs. In response, Zimbabwe smashed 146 inside 18 overs to register the victory by eight wickets.
Zimbabwe win and seal third spot in Group C!
Sakhumuzi Ndlela the star with the ball taking 4/27 and Tadiwanashe Marumani hit 85 👏 #U19CWC | #ZIMvSCO | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/kzPQGbbD3P
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 25, 2020
In Group A, Sri Lanka were taking on the challenge of Japan. Lankan bowlers performed brilliantly and bundled the Japanese side on 43. Then it was the turn of Sri Lanka’s batsmen who wasted no time and chased down the target in 8.3 overs.
Sri Lanka register their first win of the tournament.
They register a professional nine wicket win over Japan in Potchefstroom.#U19CWC | #SLvJPN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/kqsjos0nh5
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 25, 2020
